2 h. ago Kano NLC endorses Yusuf for second term, cites worker welfare gains

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Kano State Chapter, has endorsed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for a second term, praising his commitment to workers’ and retirees’ welfare. State NLC Chairman Kabiru Inuwa announced the endorsement during the 2025 International Workers’ Day celebration at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on Thursday, May 1. Inuwa […] The post Kano NLC endorses Yusuf for second term, cites worker welfare gains appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Oyebanji pledges to restore Ekiti workers’ dignity at Workers’ Day 2025

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing workers’ dignity and providing a conducive civic space during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, May 1, themed “Reclaiming the Civic Space in the Midst of Economic Hardship”. He emphasised, “This administration has endeavoured to fulfil its critical […] The post Oyebanji pledges to restore Ekiti workers’ dignity at Workers’ Day 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago May Day: No Worker Earning Below N70,000 In Kaduna — Gov. Sani

Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani has stated that in compliance with the National Minimum Wage Act, no civil servant in the state is earning less than N70,000. The Governor who reiterated his antecedents as a human rights activist, further said that the least paid worker in Kaduna State is being paid N72,000 in view […]

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4 h. ago May Day: Aiyedatiwa Hails Ondo Workers’ Commitment To Administration’s Success

Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has commended the workers for being the driving force behind the state’s development, saying their resilience, commitment, and integrity were central to the successes recorded under his administration. Speaking at the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Arcade in Akure on Thursday, Governor Aiyedatiwa described […]

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5 h. ago Workers’ Day: Otu urges brilliance, innovation in Cross River workplaces

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has urged workers to embrace brilliance and innovation in their workplaces to adapt to technological and global changes. Delivering his Workers’ Day message on Thursday, May 1, through his deputy, Dr Peter Odey, Otu emphasised the need for creativity and adaptability, stating, “The strength of […] The post Workers’ Day: Otu urges brilliance, innovation in Cross River workplaces appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago May Day: National Assembly Won’t Allow Any Workers To Be Victimized — Akpabio

Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has hailed Nigerian workers for their productivity, diligence, commitment to duty, and resilience, assuring them that they wont be victimized under the watch of the 10th senate. Speaking in a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, on Thursday, Akpabio acknowledged the hard work and dedication […] The post May Day: National Assembly Won’t Allow Any Workers To Be Victimized — Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Workers’ Day: Cross River Gov’t Won’t Shortchange Its Workforce, Gov Otu Pledges

Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu has assured that workers in the state will not be shortchanged, while promising his administration’s commitment to bringing succor to the state workforce. Governor Otu made the pledge while addressing workers at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar, the state capital, during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration on […]

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7 h. ago May Day: Okpebholo Raises Minimum Wage For Edo Workers To N75,000

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo on Thursday increased the minimum wage for Edo State workers from N70, 000 to N75,000 to further improve their standard of living. Governor Okpebholo made the announcement while delivering his May Day speech at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State capital. While appreciating the contributions of […]

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7 h. ago Workers’ Day: Kebbi governor promises more for workers’ welfare

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris has pledged to further enhance workers’ welfare in the state. Speaking at the Workers’ Day celebration on Thursday, May 1, at Haliru Abdul Stadium in Birnin Kebbi, Idris noted his administration’s achievements, including implementing the ₦75,000 minimum wage, clearing pension and gratuity arrears, and […] The post Workers’ Day: Kebbi governor promises more for workers’ welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Tinubu to workers: You’re engine of Nigerian economy, key to growth

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to prioritising the welfare of Nigerian workers on Workers’ Day, Thursday, May 1, 2025. In a message posted on his official X account @officialABAT, the president described workers as the “engine of our economy and the secret to our nation’s growth”, pledging sustained collaboration […] The post Tinubu to workers: You’re engine of Nigerian economy, key to growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Atiku Celebrates Worker’s Day, Slams Tinubu’s Govt’s Poor Welfare For Civil Servants

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has commended Nigeria workers over their resilience spirit amid economic challenge facing the country. In a statement to mark 2025 Workers’ Day on Thursday, Atiku noted that workers play a key role in helping the nation to grow and succeed. He called on Federal Government to see civil servants, not […] The post Atiku Celebrates Worker’s Day, Slams Tinubu’s Govt’s Poor Welfare For Civil Servants appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Workers Day: Katsina NLC Laments Poor Condition Of Health Ministry, Demands Implementation Of New Minimum Wage

Nigerian Labour Congress, Katsina State chapter, has lamented over poor condition of the state’s health sector, saying that there is need for more health workers. The group also called for immediate implementation of the full minimum wage across all sectors of government. Speaking during celebration of 2025 Workers’ Day in Katsina on Thursday, Chairman of […] The post Workers Day: Katsina NLC Laments Poor Condition Of Health Ministry, Demands Implementation Of New Minimum Wage appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Edo govt approves ₦75,000 minimum wage, effective immediately

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, has approved a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for workers in the state, effective immediately as of Thursday, May 1, 2025. The announcement, made during a Workers’ Day address in Benin City, marks an increase from the ₦70,000 minimum wage implemented by the previous administration under […] The post Edo govt approves ₦75,000 minimum wage, effective immediately appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Workers’ Day: Your hard work won’t be in vain, Labour Party tells workers

From Okwe Obi, Abuja On International Workers’ Day, Thursday, May 1, the Labour Party (LP) of Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to championing the dignity, welfare, and rights of Nigerian workers, assuring them that their efforts will not be wasted. The party described workers as the “true architects of Nigeria’s survival” who must not be taken […] The post Workers’ Day: Your hard work won’t be in vain, Labour Party tells workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago PICTORIAL: Workers Converge At Abuja’s Eagles Square For 2025 May Day Celebration

Workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have converged at the Eagles Square in Abuja to commemorate the 2025 May Day. Workers were dressed in different attires to showcase their various profession and vocations. Security personnel including those of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigerian Security and […]

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12 h. ago May Day: TY Buratai Foundation urges Tinubu to increase workers’ minimum wage

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The TY Buratai Humanity Care Foundation has urged President Bola Tinubu to raise the minimum wage in 2025 under the Renewed Hope Agenda to help workers meet the high socio-economic demands of daily life. The Foundation also extended warm regards to Nigeria’s labour force, encouraging their commitment to national development as […] The post May Day: TY Buratai Foundation urges Tinubu to increase workers’ minimum wage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Worker’s Day: Oyo South Senator Salutes Workers, Advocates Fair Wages

The lawmaker representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Sharafadeen Alli has extended warm heartfelt appreciation to all workers on the occasion of the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration. Senator Alli commended their resilience, dedication and unwavering contributions to the development of Oyo State as well as the nation while advocating for fair […]

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12 h. ago Workers’ Day: Kebbi workers have reasons to celebrate – Governor’s aide

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Alhaji Abdullahi Idris Zuru, Special Adviser to the Kebbi State Governor on Communication and Strategy, has stated that workers in Kebbi have every reason to celebrate Workers’ Day 2025 due to Governor Nasir Idris’s efforts to provide a conducive working environment for maximum productivity. In a statement issued in Birnin […] The post Workers’ Day: Kebbi workers have reasons to celebrate – Governor’s aide appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Workers’ Day: Ekwunife salutes Nigerian workforce, affirms South

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator Uche Ekwunife, Director General of the South-East Governors Forum (SEGOF), warmly congratulated Nigerian workers on Workers’ Day, Thursday, May 1, praising their steadfast dedication to national growth and productivity across all sectors. In a statement from the Forum’s Secretariat, Ekwunife described workers as the backbone of Nigeria’s development and progress, […] The post Workers’ Day: Ekwunife salutes Nigerian workforce, affirms South-East governors’ commitment to workers’ welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Workers’ Day: Head of Civil Service celebrates Nigerian workers, urges innovation, excellence

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Didi Walson-Jack has hailed Nigerian workers as the “bedrock of national progress” in her Workers’ Day message, emphasising unity, innovation, and excellence as keys to overcoming challenges. In a statement marking the May 1 public holiday declared by the federal government, Walson-Jack expressed […] The post Workers’ Day: Head of Civil Service celebrates Nigerian workers, urges innovation, excellence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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